The mayor of Bangor, Maine, has proposed the possibility of the city getting into the pot business. There’s a buzz in Bangor, Maine, about the mayor’s proposal to open a city-run retail marijuana shop. Council chair Joe Baldacci announced the idea last week, saying it would help the city keep control over the way marijuana … Continue reading “Should Bangor, Maine, Get Into the Marijuana Business?”

If you’re in the medical cannabis industry (or in Colorado and Washington, non-medical too) you’ve probably felt the pinch at some point. Depending on what space you occupy in the industry, you may need to get your hands on growing equipment, security systems, extractors, infusion equipment, and all sorts of other things that just happen … Continue reading “How Start-ups Can Qualify for Cannabis Equipment Financing”

SOUTH PORTLAND — The possibility of South Portland becoming like Amsterdam in the Netherlands prompted city councilors to put off the question of allowing marijuana social clubs to open here. Instead, councilors directed city staff to continue developing less controversial licensing and zoning rules aimed at regulating marijuana growing, manufacturing, testing and retail operations after … Continue reading “Marijuana social clubs won’t open anytime soon in South Portland”

Kale chips are so 2013, right? But even if you think that kale has jumped the shark, I’ve got just the thing to bring you back on board: cannabis kale chips. Kale provides an element of trendy clean eating; salt and fat provide a satisfying snacky aspect; and cannabis makes these chips extra-enjoyable and fun … Continue reading “Cannabis kale chips that will make your weekend | Recipe”

We get many calls from folks who want to purchase a CO2 extraction machine. (And, yes, always for businesses in the cannabis industry…) One big challenges companies face: CO2 extractors can be one of the most critical components for makers of infused products, but, assuming you’re buying quality equipment, they can also be one of the … Continue reading “CO2 Extraction Machine Financing: Costs and How to Qualify”